M.J. Norman
M.J. Norman

Player Profile
Class:
Senior
Hometown:
Chesterfield, Mo.
High School:
Eureka
Height / Weight:
6-5 / 280
Position:
Offensive Lineman
Birthdate:
05/17/1985

Another top offensive line prospect who is one of three Eureka High School standouts to sign with Mizzou in 2003, joining teammates Darnell Terrell and Marty Raab ... Regarded as a very athletic big man, ranks as the No. 41 offensive tackle prospect in the nation, according to Rivals.com ... Among all positions, rates No. 9 in the state of Missouri and No. 93 in the Midlands by Rivals.com ... Rated as the No. 2 offensive lineman in the Missouri-Kansas region by MoKan Football ... Rated as the No. 44 overall prospect in the Midland region by SuperPrep Magazine ... Earned 1st-team all-state honors as a senior on the offensive line, as well as gaining all-metro and all-conference recognition ... Focused on offense as a senior, but made a name for himself as well on the defensive line, where he had 26 tackles in 2002 ... High school coach - Farrell Shelton ... Son of Mark & Lee Ann Norman ... Full name - Mark Steven Norman ... Birthdate - May 17, 1985 ... Chose Mizzou over Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas State, Illinois and Kansas, among others.

Tigers Lead Big 12 With Six NFL Draft Picks

04/26/2009 - Football

As of late Sunday evening, two other Tigers had signed free agent contracts following the draft, with at least four others accepting invitations to workout for NFL teams.

Two Tigers Go In First Round of NFL Draft

04/26/2009 - Football

Jeremy Maclin went with the number 19 overall selection to the Philadelphia Eagles, becoming Mizzou's first player to be taken in the first round of the draft since Justin Smith.

Evander Hood Selected by Super Bowl Champs

04/25/2009 - Football

The Pittsburgh Steelers added some youth to a productive but aging defensive line, choosing Ziggy Hood with the 32nd and final pick in the first round of the NFL Draft.

Maclin Selected 19th Overall by Philadelphia

04/25/2009 - Football

The Philadelphia Eagles got a weapon they didn't expect for Donovan McNabb, trading up two spots to select Missouri wide receiver Jeremy Maclin with the 19th pick in the NFL draft.

Tiger Defense Shines in Black & Gold Game

04/18/2009 - Football

Missouri's defense stole the show in Saturday afternoon's Black & Gold Game, as it held the Tiger offense to just one touchdown and 355 total yards en route to a 68-40 triumph in the final workout of the spring season.